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John Slicer, FPQP™, CRPS®

John Slicer is an Associate Financial Strategist for McKinley Carter and also serves as an Education Specialist. Prior to McKinley Carter, John served as a financial advisor with one of the largest investment firms in the industry in addition to working independently as a corporate speaker and entertainer.

John is a graduate of West Virginia State College with a bachelor's degree in business administration. In addition, John holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® (CRPS®), which means he has expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and administration of retirement plans.

Outside of work, he is a supporter of Project Magic, a program designed to give the gift of magic to people with various physical, psycho-social, and developmental disabilities. By learning to perform magic tricks, challenged individuals achieve new levels of confidence and self-esteem, aiding their rehabilitation progress.